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BP03 UKL

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2021
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

74,542 mi
Last recorded74,542 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 UKL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 74,542 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Crack in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear springs corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2019 72,484 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 67,691 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inneredge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 65,573 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 63,543 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust down pipe flexie corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2015 58,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 56,288 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 52,828 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2012 49,993 miles

Both front tyres have slight cracks all over

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 49,993 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Both front tyres have slight cracks all over

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 47,065 miles

O\S\F TYRE has cracks in tread

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 43,896 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 40,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre has damaged cut on wall+++n/s/r tyre has cracks on walkl

Pass 23 Jul 2008 37,559 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 34,949 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 32,454 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 29,486 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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BP03 UKL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2003 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 70,585 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BP03 UKL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Focus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BP03 UKL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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